Allowing students to view material in reading mode eliminates distractions and allows you to read through material horizontally rather than vertically.
When creating documents and slide shows be sure to check to see if the material is accessible for all learners.
In Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel take time to check your material.
Go to FILE>INFO and choose CHECK ACCESSIBILITY
When students are note-taking they may wish to use tools like the following in Word to help organize thoughts.
Use Education Templates
Smart Art Graphic Organizers
Proofing Tools under Review
Smart Look Up
Expressing Yourself
OneNote- use recording features and dictate to express thoughts if typing gets in the way
Try INSERT> Audio and Video and LEARNING TOOL> Dictate
Digital Inking- allows learners to write directly on the screen in order to record thoughts or highlight ideas. There are a variety of ways to use digital ink. Students can digital in Word, PowerPoint, SNIP, EDGE Browser, Windows Workspace, and in OneNote.
SNIP- found on all student machines
Teachers can use all these tools to give students written and audio directions for assignments.
Organizing
Sites for students can be organized using Symbaloo
OneNote Features to help with Organizing
Screen clipping
Highlighting
Tags In OneNote
Side by Side windows for Notetaking
Increasing Comprehension by Using OneNote Immersive Reader
Click the image to see learning tools in action Key Features
Learning Tools-Immersive Reader
Words are broken down
Language aspects-improve writing
Background adjustment to reduce distractibility
See how OneNote has transformed Learning in one classroom-
Customizing Devices
Ease of Access Settings to Customize Machines for Students with DisabilitiesTiles and Resizing Setup to find things quickly for Learners
Customizing Your Browser with Extensions In Google Chrome
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions
Add-ins for Office Applications
Applications can be customized for students that have specific needs.Reducing Distractibility
Edge Browser Reading View-
Learn more about the Edge Browser and how it can help engage your students here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW4s_NGY05D4pH8DNHm9IsmwlcV6Q-z0y
Reading Mode In Microsoft Word-
Allowing students to view material in reading mode eliminates distractions and allows you to read through material horizontally rather than vertically.Learn more here:
https://www.howtogeek.com/217739/HOW-TO-CUSTOMIZE-AND-USE-THE-READ-MODE-IN-WORD/
Collapse the Ribbon for Less Distractions in Applications
Use the tent to the right-hand side of the ribbon controls to minimize distractions when working.
Learn More by watching this video:
Allowing for Diverse Processing
Translate Documents for a Second Language Learner
OneNote will allow you to translate words or selected passages of text for second language learners.Translating Text with Mini Translator- Click here to see the video
Translating Text with Side Translator-Click here to see the video
Check for Accessibility
When creating documents and slide shows be sure to check to see if the material is accessible for all learners.In Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel take time to check your material.
Go to FILE>INFO and choose CHECK ACCESSIBILITY
When students are note-taking they may wish to use tools like the following in Word to help organize thoughts.
Expressing Yourself
OneNote- use recording features and dictate to express thoughts if typing gets in the wayTry INSERT> Audio and Video and LEARNING TOOL> Dictate
Digital Inking- allows learners to write directly on the screen in order to record thoughts or highlight ideas. There are a variety of ways to use digital ink. Students can digital in Word, PowerPoint, SNIP, EDGE Browser, Windows Workspace, and in OneNote.
SNIP- found on all student machines
Teachers can use all these tools to give students written and audio directions for assignments.
Organizing
Sites for students can be organized using Symbaloo
OneNote Features to help with Organizing
Increasing Comprehension by Using OneNote Immersive Reader
Key Features
- Learning Tools-Immersive Reader
- Words are broken down
- Language aspects-improve writing
Background adjustment to reduce distractibilitySee how OneNote has transformed Learning in one classroom-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ztr44aKmQ8Learn More On Your Own
Windows 10 Accessibility Features: https://education.microsoft.com/GetTrained/accessibilityAuthoring Accessible Content:
https://educationblog.microsoft.com/2017/05/10-tips-for-creating-an-inclusive-classroom-today/
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility